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title: "Provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching (GCU)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04501a"
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# Provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching (GCU)

Buyer: GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04501a

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## Summary

Glasgow Caledonian University is seeking contractors for the provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) teaching services under the title "Provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching (GCU)." Classified under the education and training services category, this procurement focuses on services provided at the university’s Glasgow location (UKM82). The procurement process, using the open procedure method, is in the "active" stage with a key submission deadline on 10th May 2024. Prospective contractors must be able to offer teaching across various languages, including French, Spanish, German, and Italian, at different proficiency levels. Contracts are expected to cover services until 2028, commencing from the award date of 10th May 2024. This process involves electronic submission of bids and will be managed through the PCS-Tender platform.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with capabilities in multilingual instruction. Eligible firms will benefit from long-term engagement and substantial contract values, enhancing their portfolio and market presence. The project is well-suited for larger educational providers with a solid track record in delivering diverse language education, comprehensive service delivery methodologies, quality assurance measures, and sustainable procurement practices. Smaller SMEs may find the criteria challenging; however, consortiums or partnerships could provide a pathway to meet the university's requirements, thereby fostering business growth and expanding service offerings.

## Notice

Glasgow Caledonian University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching. The University will offer Modern Foreign Language (MFL) teaching through: (i) the formal credit structure of the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Business with Languages (IBL) programme (two core languages per level, language choice set at year 1 in consultation with student and carried through to completion of programme); (ii) optional credit structure of the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Business (one language option per level); and (iii) Master of Urban Climate and Sustainability (Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters) programme (introductory level French, German or Spanish only). Students will participate in a range of levels of language learning including introductory, preliminary, intermediate, general, professional and advanced. Potential providers must be able to offer provision at these levels. It is anticipated that there will be student demand for modules in French, Spanish, German and Italian across the majority of all levels.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Glasgow Caledonian University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching. The University will offer Modern Foreign Language (MFL) teaching through: (i) the formal credit structure of the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Business with Languages (IBL) programme (two core languages per level, language choice set at year 1 in consultation with student and carried through to completion of programme); (ii) optional credit structure of the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Business (one language option per level); and (iii) Master of Urban Climate and Sustainability (Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters) programme (introductory level French, German or Spanish only). Students will participate in a range of levels of language learning including introductory, preliminary, intermediate, general, professional and advanced. Potential providers must be able to offer provision at these levels. It is anticipated that there will be student demand for modules in French, Spanish, German and Italian across the majority of all levels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026422-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £659,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0BA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2024 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026422-2024
- 5 Apr 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011169-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gcu.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000763060
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00195
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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